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Hi all, My dad had this in his collection and just rediscovered it today. Has anyone seen a penny with this sort of double impression on the obverse? The reverse side is normal. In case it is not obvious in the photo, the ghost of Lincoln's head, 1968, Liberty, and In God We trust appears mirrored atop the 1967 strike. While the 1967 original has the relief positive, the 1968 inverses details are indented. I can't imagine that this was done during the minting process, or if so it would be a very rare item indeed. Nevertheless, it is a unique coin the likes of which I have not seen before. Wondering if anyone might have any insights or information. Many thanks!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Edited by CoinHunter17
07/10/2020 2:41 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Classic vise or hammer/mallet job--two coins mushed together, in this case two obverses. Giveaway is the reversed letters and numbers.
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Thank you both. I am not a collector and so apologies for such a basic question. Your answers are much appreciated. Though worthless (well, 1 cent), it is still pretty cool... ;-)
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I am not a collector and so apologies for such a basic question. It's alright, everyone of us were there once. Quote:
Though worthless (well, 1 cent), it is still pretty cool... ;-) I haven't found one yet, but if I did, I would keep it for educational purposes.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Definitely a vise job. to the CCF! |
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Agree. vise job, PMD. to the CCF! |
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I am not a collector and so apologies for such a basic question. Actually, I'm impressed. In your OP you state that you can't imagine that it could happen in the minting process. That right there put you WAY ahead of the typical person who come here with one of these and INSISTS that it has to be a rare mint error. (often continuing to do so after being told that it isn't and WHY it isn't) |
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Posted 07/10/2020 2:50 pm
